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Opinion 90-38
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use Highway (effect of subsequent construction of residence on) HIGHWAY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Temporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… portion of the Safety Net program, as reported by OTDA. It does not include Safety Net Assistance cases that are State … portion of the Safety Net program, as reported by OTDA. It does not include Safety Net Assistance cases that are State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceFederal Funding and New York – Federal Funding and New York
… the 119th Congress will lead to a dramatic restructuring of the federalstate relationship … federal funding and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-nyOpinion 91-40
… entitlement); (rescheduling of work days to avoid conflict with military duty) MILITARY LAW, §242(5): (1) A municipal officer or employee is entitled to compensation for time spent on ordered military duty for the greater of 30 … Concerning the extent a city employee is entitled to paid leave if the employee is on ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40DiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance Democracy works best when the voices of all … represented. The launch last November of the state Public Campaign Finance Program (PCFP) empowers everyday New Yorkers … Yorkers who have been historically disenfranchised by the political process are more included. The PCFP will allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… Education Act Homeland Security Grant Program Social Services Block Grant Federal Balance of Payments New … resource focuses on federal funding and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report released today by New … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryRotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Rotterdam and Princetown, in Schenectady County, and the Town … Rotterdam Princetown No 5 Fire District Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialScio Central School District – Capital Assets (2024M-45)
… complete and accurate capital asset records. As a result, of the 100 capital assets with a total recorded replacement cost of approximately $113,000 we reviewed, 51 assets with a total replacement cost of approximately $38,000 could not be located. The missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/03/scio-central-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-45Glen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… interest in District contracts because he owned a business from which the District purchased awards for student … not enter into any contract in which a District officer or employee has a prohibited interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictByron-Bergen Central School District - Procurement (2018M-157)
… use competitive methods to procure goods and services. Key Finding District officials made 40 purchases, of 77 … price quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Key Recommendation Ensure that officials obtain the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/byron-bergen-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-157Town of Hamburg - Fuel Operations (2019M-75)
… or tracked. No inventory records are maintained for fuel in reserve tanks. Key Recommendations Track fuel purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-fuel-operations-2019m-75Town of Pendleton – Special Districts (2018M-4)
… were created as a special district or sewer improvement and then budget and account for them accordingly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/20/town-pendleton-special-districts-2018m-4Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
… taken is properly supported or approved. Records for 10 of 41 employees selected were missing leave pre-approval requests totaling 72 days, comprised of 452 hours for $9,927. Key Recommendation District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-leave-records-2018m-264Holley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-7)
… officials did not obtain the required written quotes for 39 of 42 purchases reviewed totaling $176,000. Key … written procurement policy. Ensure purchases are made in accordance with the written procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/15/holley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-7Peekskill City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-191)
… 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background The Peekskill City School District is located in the City of Peekskill, … Peekskill City School District Financial Condition 2015M191 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/peekskill-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-191Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board - Governance Over Loan Operations (2019M-25)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the revolving loan program. Key Findings The Lake … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the revolving loan program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2019/09/13/lake-champlain-lake-george-regional-planning-board-governance-over-loanPine Plains Central School District - Internal Controls Over Select Financial Activities (2018M-52)
… of internal controls over bank checks and transfers. Key Findings Officials did not identify $93,569 in federal … reconciliation and accounting processes of the Treasurer. Key Recommendations The Board should review and segregate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/29/pine-plains-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectGeneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
… the Board reasonably and transparently financed reserves. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a reserve policy. The … overfunded by $7.8 million and potentially unnecessary. Key Recommendations The Board should adopt a reserve policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. Background The West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer … West Sand Lake Fire District 1 Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operations